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Your Trusted Partner in Navigating the Complex World of Clinical Trials

Our journey began in 2018, with a challenge from Sponsors to apply the successful tactics which made the research facility directed by Dr. Stephen Harrison and Gail Hinkson the leading enroller of Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) studies around the world, all while consistently adhering to study timelines and quality. Gail and Dr. Harrison had found the secret sauce to tackling the challenges of MASH research. With an eye towards enabling other research sites to implement proven efficiencies, as well as mentoring PIs and other research staff on the intricacies of MASH protocols, Gail and Dr. Harrison created Summit, opening the doors with fifteen Network sites. Together, Summit and our initial group of sites embarked on using effective research strategies and logistical prowess to conduct quality research – managing high patient volumes without compromising data integrity.

Summit revolutionized MASH trial execution and continues to support research sites in achieving unparalleled success. We are led by a team of industry experts and fueled by a passion for advancing medical science. Our site Network has grown from the initial fifteen sites to well over 100 sites in 9 countries, and we continue to specialize in guiding research sites to new heights of efficiency and effectiveness.

At Summit, we understand that each research site is unique, with its own set of strengths and challenges. That’s why our approach is personalized, collaborative, and designed to meet the specific needs of each partner. By leveraging our extensive experience and industry insights, we empower sites to overcome obstacles, seize opportunities, and achieve their goals.

Join us on a journey of innovation, collaboration, and transformation. Together, we can define the future of therapeutically focused research and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients worldwide. Welcome to Summit Clinical Research, where excellence meets innovation.

Our Vision

Our vision, as an Integrated Research Organization, is to support Clinical Trial Sponsors, Research Physicians & Investigator Sites, equally. We believe in sharing expertise and experience; that there is power in uniting contributors under a single vision of conducting research efficiently and more effectively; in bringing forward disruptive innovations that lead to impactful change; and that together, we are defining the future of therapeutically focused research.

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If you are a Sponsor interested in working with Summit, or research site curious about becoming part of our clinical trial network, please contact Summit Clinical Research for more information.

Summit as a
Modern IRO
Summit
Values
Our
Expertise

“One of the most important things Summit has helped us with is resolving high level issues with sponsors, really complex things, getting these issues resolved quickly, so that we can get patients to trials on time”

Anita Kohli, MDCEO and Director of Clinical Research at Arizona Liver Health and Arizona Clinical Trials

Leadership

Gail Hinkson

CEO

Dr. Mazen Noureddin

Chief Scientific Officer

Dr. Sophie Jeannin

Chief Medical Officer

Genevieve Long

Chief Operations Officer

Michelle Mazuranic

Vice President/General Manager, Center of Learning
& Medical Science

Sandra Owers

Vice President of
Quality Control

Dave Rosa

Director, Business
Development

Rena Summers

Proposal Development
Manager

Key Opinion Leaders (KOL’s)

Dr. Mazen Noureddin

MASH Key Opinion Leader

Dr. Naim Alkhouri

MASH Key Opinion Leader

Dr. Jorn Schattenberg

MASH Key Opinion Leader

Diana Kerwin

CNS Key Opinion Leader

Michelle Papka

CNS Key Opinion Leader

Louis J. Aronne, MD

Obesity Key Opinion Leader

Eric Ravusin, PhD

Obesity Key Opinion Leader

Committed to Sustainable, Inclusive, and Community-Focused Clinical Research

Our Commitment to Diversity in

Clinical Trials

In response to regulatory guidance on diversity in clinical trials, Summit has launched a comprehensive initiative to support sponsors by leveraging dedicated site spokespersons and working groups with representation from African American, Asian, Hispanic, Native American, and LGBTQ communities. We are building strategic partnerships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), sponsor advisory boards, and patient advocacy groups to boost engagement among under-represented populations. Our efforts include connecting sites with local Hispanic consulates to enhance healthcare access and awareness, organizing community health events, and employing targeted strategic marketing. This involves creating tailored materials and ads for specific ethnicities and geo-targeting regions with higher populations of diverse communities. Additionally, we facilitate site diversity working groups to share best practices and improve collaboration.

Our Commitment to

Comprehensive Sustainability

In response to regulatory guidance on diversity in clinical trials, Summit has launched a comprehensive initiative to support sponsors by leveraging dedicated site spokespersons and working groups with representation from African American, Asian, Hispanic, Native American, and LGBTQ communities. We are building strategic partnerships with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), sponsor advisory boards, and patient advocacy groups to boost engagement among under-represented populations. Our efforts include connecting sites with local Hispanic consulates to enhance healthcare access and awareness, organizing community health events, and employing targeted strategic marketing. This involves creating tailored materials and ads for specific ethnicities and geo-targeting regions with higher populations of diverse communities. Additionally, we facilitate site diversity working groups to share best practices and improve collaboration.

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